Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice was in a much better mood following a dominant victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, despite concerns over the status of captain Aleksander Barkov. Barkov, a key player for the Panthers, was knocked out of the game after a hit to the head by Leon Draisaitl.
Barkov, who leads the team with 19 points in the postseason, participated in practice ahead of Game 3, indicating a positive outlook for his return. The team will make a final decision on his status on Thursday, but Barkov reported feeling better on Wednesday.
